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IIT JAM will be held on February 2, 2025. The Chemistry paper will be held in the forenoon session, from 9:30 to 12:30. The total duration of the Chemistry paper will be 3 hours. According to the previous years, the Chemistry paper will be moderate to high. Students will have to attempt a high number of questions out of 60 to score good marks in the IIT JAM 2025.
Only a few days left for the exam and now students can look through the analysis of the question paper. These last minute question analysis helps them to boost their confidence level. Aspirants can also solve some last year's question papers. To know the chapter weightage and the difficulty level of the JAM Chemistry paper, stay with this article.
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From the table below students can see the expected number of questions from each topic.
Physical Chemistry
Topic Name- Expected Questions | Topic Name- Expected Questions | ||
Atomic and molecular structure | 4-5 | Chemical and Phase equilibria | 6-7 |
Solid State | 2-3 | Electroscopy | 2-3 |
Liquid State | 1-2 | Chemical thermodynamics | 2-3 |
Adsorption | 1-2 | Basic mathematical concepts | 1-2 |
Chemical Kinetics | 1-2 | Spectroscopy | 1-2 |
Organic Chemistry
Topic Name- Expected Questions | Topic Name- Expected Questions | ||
Organic reaction mechanism and synthetic application | 5-6 | National Products Chemistry | 2-3 |
Basic concept in organic chemistry and stereochemistry | 5-6 | Aromatic and heterocyclic chemistry | 2-4 |
Qualitative organic analysis | 2-3 |
Inorganic Chemistry
Topic Name- Expected Questions | Topic Name- Expected Questions | ||
Transition Metals ( d block) | 3-4 | Bioorganic Chemistry | 2-3 |
Chemical bonding and shapes of molecules | 5-6 | Main group of element ( s and p block) | 2-3 |
Instrumental methods of analysis | 2-3 | Extractions of Metals | 1-2 |
From the last years’ trends we can predict that the level of the question paper will be high to moderate. There are three sections in the question paper. According to the sections, the difficulty level will differ. Section C has mainly numerical type questions that contain mainly advanced level questions.
Sections | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Easy to Moderate |
Section B | Easy to Moderate |
Section C | Moderate to High |
Overall Paper | Moderate to High |
Subject Chemistry has broadly three chapters- Organic, Inorganic and Physical. It is expected that the high number of questions would be asked from Physical Chemistry. Its contribution is mainly higher. The below table gives you the predicted weightage of these three chapters for the year 2025.
Chapters | Predicted Questions | Predicted Weightage |
Physical Chemistry | 20-24 | 35-37% |
Organic Chemistry | 18-20 | 32-34% |
Inorganic Chemistry | 18-20 | 29-31% |
There are a total of 60 questions asked for 100 marks that are divided into three sections. There is also negative marking in section A only. The JAM 2025 Chemistry paper pattern is as follows.
Section | Question Type/ Total Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
A | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)/ 30 | 10 questions: 1 mark each 20 questions: 2 marks each | 50 | 1 mark questions: -1/3 mark 2 mark questions: -2/3 mark |
B | Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)/ 10 | 2 marks each | 20 | No negative marking No partial marking |
C | Numerical Answer Type (NAT)/ 20 | 10 questions: 1 mark each 10 questions: 2 marks each | 30 | No negative marking |
Total | 60 | - | 100 | - |
Here are the links to the IIT JAM Chemistry Previous Year question papers
Year | Links |
2024 | |
2023 | |
2022 | IIT JAM Chemistry 2022 question paper |
2021 | |
2020 | |
2019 |
Note: Students are advised to stay with for the real JAM Chemistry paper analysis.
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Yes, you can appear in IIT JAM with 65% in 12th because you don't need 12th marks in IIT JAM. In IIT JAM they need your bachelor's degree, and you must have a minimum aggregate mark of 55% in this degree; then you can appear in IIT JAM. This means overall IIT JAM doesn't need 12th marks; instead, it needs bachelor's degree marks.
I hope it resolves your query!!
Yes, the IIT JAM Mathematics syllabus is mostly the same as what is taught in B.Sc. Mathematics. Core topics like Calculus, Algebra, Differential Equations, and Real Analysis overlap. However, JAM tests deeper understanding and problem-solving skills, often at a higher difficulty level than typical B.Sc. exams. Some topics may also be covered more rigorously or appear in more applied forms. So while the syllabus is similar, focused preparation is needed to match JAM’s level.
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With an IIT JAM rank of 2167 in the General category, top-tier Indian Institutes of Technology such as IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Banaras Hindu University are unlikely options, as their closing ranks are typically in the low hundreds to a few thousands. However, you are still in a good position for several reputable government colleges through both the IIT JAM counselling and the Centralised Counselling for Master of Science and Technology (CCMN) channels.
If you belong to the Scheduled Caste category, you have a strong chance at getting admission to IIT Banaras Hindu University in the Master of Science in Physics program.
If you are in the General category, apply through the Centralised Counselling for Master of Science and Technology to National Institutes of Technology such as NIT Silchar, NIT Srinagar, and others.
You should register for the Centralised Counselling for Master of Science and Technology for admission to National Institutes of Technology and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, and carefully prioritize your preferences in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.
You may also explore the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research option:
If you are interested, register for the IISER Aptitude Test and aim for a rank below approximately 2000.
Keep alternative plans in mind:
Consider reputable National Institutes of Technology in your state or nearby, such as the National Institute of Technology Agartala, National Institute of Technology Nagpur, and similar institutions
Hello aspirant,
Yes you can definitely appear for IIT JAM without mathematics in class 12, as JAM is based on your Bachelor's degree background. It depends on the subject you choose for your bachelor's degree and your graduation. You can also keep checking the IIT JAM eligibility pdf for your target subject.
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IIT JAM is for Msc.courses which are after a bachelor's degree.Eligiblity for IIT JAM Biotechnology you need a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology,Biology,Life Sciences with atleast 55% marks.
Maths in 12th is not compulsory for Biotechnology you just need a relevant Bachelor's degree to be eligible
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